Supplier Development & Sustainability Manager

Supplier Development Manager (all genders)

We offer you the opportunity to implement and expand your innovative ideas in a specialized, future-oriented company. This position enables you to work with our different departments and external partners. A comprehensive onboarding program, diverse and tailor-made training opportunities, a colourful and dedicated team with exciting tasks are just some of the benefits we offer you!

• Conduct new supplier assessments, approvals, onboarding, and training programs to ensure suppliers meet compliance standards and are effectively integrated into operations
• Initiate and track measures for supplier performance improvement based on evaluations, driving sustainability practices and mitigating supplier risks
• Lead supplier development initiatives, including sustainability improvements, and organize supplier development meetings and business reviews to ensure continuous improvement
• Oversee supplier incident management as the overall coordinator
• Conduct supplier audits to ensure compliance with ethical and operational standards
• Collaborate across plants to coordinate and manage multi-plant incidents effectively

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in supply chain management, Sustainability, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in supplier management, sustainability development, or compliance roles, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial context
• Strong knowledge of supplier auditing and risk management processes
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 standard is an advantage
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and collaborate with diverse teams
• Highly organized, perseverant, investigative, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Willingness to travel frequently
• English (business fluent, C1), German is an advantage

Marko Colic (Manager HR Europe) and the recruiting team are looking forward to get to know you and are available for further questions by email () or by phone ().

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